Aptitude Test Update: Government Extends Deadline for Specific WASSCE Applicants, Details
- The government has finally addressed the concerns of Police and Immigration Service WASSCE applicants, bringing relief to those affected by earlier system delays
- The CSERP online platform issued a general notice, calming the hearts of applicants who had not yet had the opportunity to take their required aptitude tests
- The notice confirmed that the deadline for Category C applicants’ aptitude tests will be extended, sparking joy and excitement among those impacted by the delays
The facilitators of Ghana’s security service recruitment exercise have issued an important notice that has quickly trended online.
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It addresses concerns of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) applicants who could not access their aptitude test questions due to technical issues beyond their control.
Aptitude test deadline extended for applicants
The notice explained that the unprepared test environments for two services caused delays, prompting an extension of the original February 22 deadline.
The exact number of additional days to complete the test has not yet been announced.
“Note that the test deadline would be extended to accommodate the changes in the test schedule. Good luck,” the CSERP online portal read.
Watch the TikTok video below.
Police applicants receive aptitude test update
In the same announcement, facilitators shared positive news for Ghana Police Service WASSCE applicants.
The test environment for their category has been completed and uploaded, allowing candidates to proceed with their aptitude tests.
Applicants for the Ghana Immigration Service, however, are advised to remain patient as their test environment is still being prepared.
“The test is currently available for the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, and Ghana Fire Service. The test environment for the Ghana Immigration Service is currently being set up. Applicants will be notified once the update is completed,” the CSERP online portal added.
Previously, delays in uploading the test environments for both the Ghana Police Service and Ghana Immigration Service left many WASSCE applicants unable to access their tests alongside other service candidates.
With the Ghana Police upload now complete, Category C applicants targeting the police can officially begin their exams, ensuring recruitment schedules remain on track while providing relief to candidates who had been anxiously waiting.
Degree applicants share frustration over aptitude test
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported mounting concerns among Category B applicants (degree and HND holders) of the Internal Security Service following reactions to their recent aptitude test experience.
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Conversations circulating online paint a vivid picture of anxiety, pressure, and emotional strain, as several candidates recounted how the assessment unfolded.
In a TikTok video, a popular Ghanaian National Fire Service officer, @ekow_kakra, relayed comments submitted by individuals who had already sat for the examination.
While he maintained a lighthearted tone, the testimonies he shared reflected intense feelings surrounding the process.
This applicant bluntly described the encounter, saying the questions were overwhelming.
“It almost took my life, Nyame nkoa,” the candidate wrote, capturing the level of stress experienced during the test.
Rather than amplify the panic, the officer urged calmness, responding with reassurance.
“Category B questions, I know many are complaining. But don’t stress yourself. Don’t let the aptitude test kill you,” he advised, encouraging candidates to maintain composure regardless of perceived difficulty.
Watch the TikTok video below.
Applicants describe aptitude test pressure
Meanwhile, another participant offered a different perspective, explaining that fear, not necessarily the questions, shaped her experience.
She indicated that anxiety disrupted her ability to perform confidently, even though she did not find every question difficult. According to her, a more flexible system allowing candidates to revisit and adjust responses could have improved her outcome.
“It should be in such a way you can go back and make changes. The fear made me make a lot of mistakes,” she shared.
Reflecting further, she added, “I had no issues with the internet connection. I was shaky, not to say the questions were difficult, but the fear of it being my first time.”
Following her honesty, she expressed doubt about her final results, admitting she does not expect to pass.
Watch the TikTok video below.
Together, these reactions illustrate a wider conversation around testing environments and candidate preparedness. While some accounts centre on the intensity of the questions, others highlight psychological readiness as a key factor.
As discussions continue online, applicants appear united in their call for understanding, encouragement, and perhaps improvements that make the process less intimidating without compromising standards.
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GNFS shares update on aptitude test
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that reactions trailed a statement issued by the Ghana National Fire Service over the second phase of the nationwide enlistment and recruitment exercise.
The service, in a post on its X page, shared guidelines that persons expected to take the aptitude test are required to know and adhere to.
Delving into details, the statement advised applicants to ensure they take the test on a computer with a functioning webcam and microphone.
Source: YEN.com.gh
